<p>In a word, yes. Local employers “know” the local schools best. Some national schools have the advantage of being known across the country (or globe), but also some of them have other disadvantages that some employers don’t like either. (not all employers like Ivy Leaguers…some would call it parochialism…but sometimes its just an “attitude” issue, or they fear the employees will work 2 years then bolt for higher pay or bigger dreams.) Then again, some employers don’t care where you went to college, they interview the person and hire the best fit for the job that is available. </p>
<p>But the short answer is yes, it matters.</p>